to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
in one's own way or style
various; a variety of; variously; in various ways; various things; this and that
company; corporation; firm; one's workplace
to turn back (e.g. half-way); to return; to go back; to recover (e.g. something lost); to be returned; to rebound
thank you (for your hard work); good work; see you; goodbye; goodnight
at once; right away; promptly; quickly; right now; this instant
confirmation; verification; validation; review; check; affirmation
had better ...; had better not ...
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
very small; tiny; insignificant
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of
obedient; meek; honest; frank; straight (e.g. hair); without peculiarity
small; little; slight; below average (in degree, amount, etc.); low (e.g. sound); soft (e.g. voice)
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
Mr; master; Ms; miss; (arch.) sir; (arch.) madam
to eat; to live on (e.g. a salary); to live off; to subsist on
mom; mommy; mum; female proprietress (of a bar, etc.)
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
to return; to come back; to turn over; to become extremely; to become completely
to be heard; to be audible; to sound (like); to come across (as); to be well known; to be famous
competitive entrance examinations for prestigious kindergartens and elementary schools
dad; daddy; papa; sugar daddy
honorific/polite/humble prefix
pardon; forgiveness; exemption; permission
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
lovely; wonderful; charming; enchanting; nice; great
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
together (with); at the same time; in one lump; in the same category
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
to address (someone); to accost a person; to talk (to someone); to begin to talk; to start a conversation
study; diligence; working hard; experience; knowledge; discount
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides (with); supporting; standing by
good; advantage; sake; purpose; consequence; result
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
handmade; handcrafted; homemade; homegrown
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
all; entire; whole; altogether
junior high school; middle school; lower secondary school
senior high school; high school